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Seventy-four canal boats were inspected, 19 of which
were found to contravene the Acts and Regulations, the
remaining 55 being found structurally in good condition and
with but few exceptions kept in a cleanly state. In no
instance was overcrowding observed, but in several cases
where the same family worked two boats the arrangements
for sleeping were such that overcrowding at night time was
likely to occur. No illness of an infectious character was
notified during the year as occurring on the boats.
Where defects were found to exist, notices were served
upon the owners, and in all instances have been complied
with. At the end of the year 1905 there were a few notices
outstanding which have since been complied with.
The following table is a summary of the work done and
also shows in detail the contraventions observed during the
year:—
Total number of boats inspected ... ... ... 74
„ contravening Acts and Regulations 19
„ of infringements ... ... ... 20
„ of infringements remedied ... 20
„ of complaint notes issued ... 13
„ of complaint notes complied with 13
Infringements and nature of same.
Absence of certificate—Act 1877 (Sect. 3) ... 4
Marking—Act 1884 (Reg. 7) ... ... ... 2
Painting (Reg. 9) 3
Absence of proper receptacle for water (Reg. 3, i.) 8
Cabins in dirty condition (Reg. 11) ... ... 2
Dilapidations (Reg. 11) ... ... ... ... 1